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The Build Math Minds Podcast

Christina Tondevold
Virtual Math Summit
Math Education
Elementary Math Education
Number Sense
Number Lines
Mathematics
Fractions
Mathematics Education
Professional Development
Education
Teaching English Language Learners
Bar Models
Math Strategies
Number Routines
Pam Harris
Percentage
Proportions
Decimals
Geometry
Emotional Teaching

The Build Math Minds podcast is for my fellow Recovering Traditionalists out there. If you don’t know whether or not you are a Recovering Traditionalist, here’s how I define us. We are math educators who used to teach math the traditional way. Flip lesson by lesson in the textbook, directly teaching step-by-step how to solve math problems. But now, we are working to change that to a style of teach... more

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In this second episode of the math fluency series, we explore the four essential number relationships that help students move beyond counting and develop true mathematical thinking. Learn about spatial relationships, one/two more or less, benchmarks ... more

In this episode, I'm kicking off a series on building math fluency by diving into what I wish I had known when I first started teaching—the critical foundations students need BEFORE we ever ask them to add, subtract, multiply, or divide.

Many stude... more

What if transforming your math teaching only required 4 minutes a day? In this episode, Christina breaks down the powerful concept of getting 1% better daily and shows how just 4 minutes of intentional change in your classroom adds up to 12 hours of ... more

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As an elementary math coach, do you feel like you're trying to be everywhere at once with never enough time to make the impact you want? In this episode, discover how to use the 80/20 principle to transform your coaching approach and actually increas... more

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Recent Guests

Maegan Giroux
Math instructional coach and co-author of the book featured in the study.
Episode: Episode 202 - Going Beyond the Task When Building Thinking Classrooms with the Special Guests in Our Book Study
Kim Rimbey
Chief Learning Officer and CEO at KP Mathematics, veteran teacher.
KP Mathematics
Episode: Episode 202 - Going Beyond the Task When Building Thinking Classrooms with the Special Guests in Our Book Study
Dan Finkel
Founder of Math for Love and mathematical game designer
Math for Love
Episode: Episode 198 - Tips for Using Games to Build Math Minds with Dan Finkel
Peter Liljedahl
Co-author of 'Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom' and presenter at the Virtual Math Summit
Episode: Episode 191 - Math Teaching Strategies: Highlights from the 2025 Virtual Math Summit Live Sessions
Shannon Olson
Specialist in connecting math representations to student understanding
Episode: Episode 191 - Math Teaching Strategies: Highlights from the 2025 Virtual Math Summit Live Sessions
John SanGiovanni
Math educator focused on student engagement in problem-solving
Episode: Episode 187 - Problem Solving Success: 3 Experts’ Ideas from the 2025 Virtual Math Summit
Danielle Moore
Expert on cognitively guided instruction
Episode: Episode 187 - Problem Solving Success: 3 Experts’ Ideas from the 2025 Virtual Math Summit
Christine Riad
Math coach focused on fostering a positive math identity in students
Episode: Episode 187 - Problem Solving Success: 3 Experts’ Ideas from the 2025 Virtual Math Summit
Rosalba Serrano
PD Facilitator at Build Math Minds and runs Zend Math.
Build Math Minds
Episode: Episode 177 - Math Misconceptions

Host

Christina Tonevold
Host of the podcast focusing on innovative mathematics education and building math minds, Christina shares her expertise and insights gained from years of experience in transforming math education practices.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Mathyyyuy

    I think this will help me be better in maths

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AJHHHNFTKFJBR
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it!

    This podcast is GREAT it makes me wanna work harder in class. And realize that im not dumb im just not challenged enough! And need to work harder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -,- random user 44444467
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I absolutely love listening to the weekly podcasts! As a grade 4 teacher, they always give me something to think about and push me to be a better math teacher.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mme Shaw
    Canada4 years ago
  • A must for all elementary math teachers!

    So much more than a podcast, this is a gateway to an innovative, supportive learning community! Christina is incredibly generous with her energy and expertise, and in her gentle, positive, approachable manner, inspires me to improve my math education practice. Her annual (free!) Virtual Summit, with its jaw-dropping lineup is incredible PD at your fingertips, and the BMM PD site is my go-to every time I’m trying to think through how to best craft instruction. An absolute must for all elementary ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teachertania
    Canada5 years ago
  • The Right Time

    I have followed Christina and the Virtual Math Summit for a few years and I always came away with great ideas. When school closed in March and the Number Sense 101 course opened early I decided it was the perfect time to go a lot deeper into my teaching practices. I am so glad I did. I joined as a BMM member once the course finished and I find this podcast just keeps everything I’ve learned fresh and always at the forefront. It’s giving me the support I need while I change what I do in my classr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juliewhitney
    Canada5 years ago

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Many educators feel inspired and motivated to transform their teaching after listening to the episodes.
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Episode 203 - Number Sense with Christina Tondevold and Mona Iehl
Q: How do you define Number Sense?
Number Sense encapsulates the understanding of numbers and their relationships, including concepts such as subitizing and counting for a purpose.
Episode 198 - Tips for Using Games to Build Math Minds with Dan Finkel
Q: Why do you feel like there's so much resistance to implementing games in the classroom?
There are fears about adhering to the curriculum and concerns that using games might leave students behind, but games actually enhance engagement and learning.

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